LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

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    Help! Nurse manager interview

    LadyFree28 replied to marta02225's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You will have to find out how long the process takes for paperwork, reference check and the like; it depends on a lot of
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    A calling to help others but give me a good paycheck

    LadyFree28 replied to runningcrazy's topic in General Nursing

    Ok...what
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    Anybody have 50s and 60s scores on practice exams and pass the NCLEX?

    LadyFree28 replied to Kathrene,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Remember, the NCLEX is based on four concepts; to start to understand the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse: 1. Safe, effective care; 2.Health promotion; 3.Physiological...
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    Anybody have 50s and 60s scores on practice exams and pass the NCLEX?

    LadyFree28 replied to Kathrene,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What are your weak
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    Help! Nurse manager interview

    LadyFree28 replied to marta02225's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm not sure; though most are general information sessions, along with behavioral or situational questions; it just depends on what they are going to ask you; unfortunately, I don't have that...
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    Soma or Enclosure Beds... Cruel or not?

    LadyFree28 replied to Paws2people's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like serious negligence. When done correctly, most people are not placed in the beds and zipped up unless they are exhibiting behavior that compromises safety; pts also are supposed to be...
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    Rude vs Mean vs Bullying

    LadyFree28 replied to wooh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I WISH this could be a feature post. I do think people are having a knee-jerk reaction to anything that is received negatively is "bullying"; I think having discernment, and checking the self...
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    Help! Nurse manager interview

    LadyFree28 replied to marta02225's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Most questions will be about how you handle a difficult situation, how have to went "the extra mile" for a pt or family; things like that. The next thing I suggest is since this is an anonymous board;...
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    Please help me understand

    LadyFree28 replied to Clementia's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It's not an easy answer. There are a percentage of victims that are in a bad place from a history of abuse, low self esteem and poor self image; which in turn would possibly make someone believe they...
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    Should Nurses Bill Separately from Hospitals and Physicians?

    LadyFree28 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    A possibility is a rate based on acuity; nurses document acuity and per ratio of pts; per the rate; now, the negotiation of rate would be, for me probably astronomical; but the starting rate...
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    Attaining an Ancient Unaccredited "Transcript"

    LadyFree28 replied to Nursingstd63's topic in Texas Nursing

    The OP will have to print out the Wikipedia page, and the news reports to confirm that the school is closed; otherwise maybe she could contact the state board of education to see if there are records...
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    Soma or Enclosure Beds... Cruel or not?

    LadyFree28 replied to Paws2people's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree. What's better: a person who is enclosed in a vail bed that can move around, or a pt on the floor with fractures and a possible hematoma. I'm going with former; appearances be
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    Should Nurses Bill Separately from Hospitals and Physicians?

    LadyFree28 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I think the though is still nice; just because you are a contractor does not mean you have to hire someone to do your billing, and etc; it has been done; there are plenty of nurses who have the...
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    Nurses with worse spelling than mine are laughable.

    LadyFree28 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Finna" has been around for ages; the ones that don't know about it may not partake in certain, um social circles that indulge in having "finna" in their vernacular, per
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    My patients would be horrified...

    LadyFree28 replied to Kitkat1212's topic in General Students

    This...I really don't get it... Your patients have no bearing on what you do in your personal life...it's called having boundaries. Read ON, I
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    pn exit exam

    LadyFree28 replied to bigo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ok, but you haven't given sufficient information to at least GUIDE you to some assistance; you decided to post as if we know you and your program and like we are your friends on Facebook and Instagram...
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    Medical Assistants being called nurses

    LadyFree28 replied to Ethicsrn4life's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And what they are teaching you is erroneous information; does any of your professors have doctorates? They are allowed to be called Dr. As much as the NP who has a
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    Ana G Mendez

    LadyFree28 replied to Mjocelyn89's topic in School, College Programs

    You can find out by searching Maryland through the search box on the forum; use browse the forum as a way to look up Nursing Student or Maryland nursing or you could've just started a new thread; the...
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    Ana G Mendez

    LadyFree28 replied to Mjocelyn89's topic in School, College Programs

    Ana G Mendez is only accredited by the Middle States Higher education, so it is regionally accredited, or that's what they say: http://www.suagm.edu/maryland_3/en_licencias_acreditaciones.asp Find out...
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    Should Nurses Bill Separately from Hospitals and Physicians?

    LadyFree28 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an IC; I found myself having more money than being a W-2'er; I paid my taxes and got some really great breaks; I also understand the frustration of doing taxes and paperwork; but it's...
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    Should Nurses Bill Separately from Hospitals and Physicians?

    LadyFree28 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I think with proper documentation and technology, nurses can be paid better; they base nursing care for hours worked; If CMS institutes that nursing have a specific rate (like they do for home health...
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    New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    LadyFree28 replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!
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    LPNs in Children's Hospitals?

    LadyFree28 replied to Kidsrablast's topic in Pediatric

    Same here. If you want to work in Peds as a LPN, you can as a home health private duty nurse; if you want that inpatient side, at least in my area, you have to shoot for the
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    Pearson Vue Trick - Website Update (Good pop up still alive)

    LadyFree28 replied to BSN1986's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is the same pop up I got when I tried the "trick" over 2 years ago when a classmate of mine helped me find out I passed...I was content on just looking at the BON license portal as I did as a PN...
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    Nurses with worse spelling than mine are laughable.

    LadyFree28 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's just as old as